Diana Simoes

Polar Plunge Canberra 2025

Freezin’ for a Reason: Why I’m Taking the Polar Plunge for the Law Enforcement Torch Run

Would you jump into freezing cold water… on purpose?

I am. And I’m doing it with pride because it’s not just about the cold. It’s about courage, community, and a cause that’s close to my heart.

This year, I’ve committed to taking the Polar Plunge, a unique and adrenaline-pumping fundraiser that supports the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics. While I may shiver on the outside, inside I’m fired up — because every dollar raised goes directly toward empowering Special Olympics athletes.

They say it takes a village and in this case, it might take a towel and a hot coffee too. But I’m proud to be part of a movement that values dignity, inclusion, and the power of sport. Thank you for supporting me, the LETR, and the amazing athletes of Special Olympics.

So yes… I’ll be jumping into freezing water.

Because freezin’ is just a small price to pay for a reason this big.

I’ll be freezin’ for a reason - and it’s bigger than me!

I’m taking the plunge to help create a world where people with intellectual disabilities and autism can shine through sport, feel the joy of inclusion, and know they truly belong.

Every shiver, every splash — it’s all for them.

Your support can help change lives.

Together, we can break down barriers, build confidence, and celebrate ability.

Please donate if you can. Let’s show the world what happens when we #ChooseToInclude.

My Achievements

Created a Fundraising Page

Reached 50% of Fundraising Goal

Reached 100% of Fundraising Goal

Thank you to my Sponsors

$300

First Point Electrical

Yay you!!!!

$126.62

Margie

You go gurl

$106.12

Fatima Amaro

Good luck Diana, such a great cause 😊

$106.12

Jo Brown

Great work carrying the rest of us who can't tolerate the freezing plunge!!!

$106.12

Cassandra Hodgkinson

🥶good effort!

$106.12

Joel W

Good luck!!!!

$106.12

Jo

Go Di!

$100

Ludovina Rebello

Great cause, Diana.

$64.67

Matt Lewis

Enjoy the ice bath Simoes!

$59.41

Gayl Mills

great work di. fantastic thing to do. you're one of my heroes. blessings, gayl (big hugs).

$59.41

Dawesy

Happy jumping my friend

$59.41

Iain Anderson

madness for a great cause

$59.41

Brett Kidner

Sux to be you!!!!!!

$59.41

Adriana And Steve

$59.41

Suze Preston

You are a brave lady

$59.41

Greg, Gem & Mills

Way to go! Greg & Gem x

$59.41

Anonymous

$55

Margi Ilheo

Fantastic cause, show them how it’s done. Good luck 🤞

$55

Aliće Scuderi

#teamDi ❤️🍀

$54.12

Bec Hurrell

$54.12

Hb

$54.12

Diane Shaw

$52.75

Sur Corey

Now you’ve hit your target you crazy polar bear

$33.15

L Williams

Thanks for taking the plunge!

$33.15

Gaynor Elder

$33.15

Cam Peterson

$30

The Gamals

$27.81

Rob Ball

Best of Luck.

$27.81

Jenn

$27.81

Anonymous

$27.81

Justin Pozzebon

Enjoy, hope the penguins don’t get in the way 🥶🤣

$27.81

Rob P

$27.81

Sarah Ryan

Great cause! I recommend some thermo water socks 🤣

$27.81

Rachel L

Go you good thing!

$27.81

Anonymous

Great work and good luck !

$27.81

Candice Levesque

Good cause and who doesn’t love an ice bath! Enjoy.

$27.81

Bridge

Brrrrrr

$27.81

Corinne B

❤️❤️❤️

$27.81

Fiona Obrien

$27.21

Tracy Randle

You go girl 😃👍

$27.21

Gary Jeffery

Enjoy that icy plunge Ma'am!

$27.21

Amy Fitz

Best of luck!!

$27.21

Casey Shaw

$25

Rowena Penfold

Go Di!

$25

Grace Cawsey

$25

Caroline

$25

Diana Simoes

$25

Tyler Green

$20

Kane Love

Keep up the good work Di!

$20

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